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Konflikt
"Conflict" - Shipbuilder Edvard Banck is busy building new ships, but forgets that his wife Birgit wants his attention and tenderness. A new engineer, Reidar Hagen, begins at the shipyard, and Birgit is immediately attracted to him. They fall in love, and Birgit decides to leave her husband. But is it possible and what will Edvard do?
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a doctor torn between his love for his wife and his feelings for another woman. This internal conflict escalates as the other woman becomes increasingly possessive and manipulative, leading to tragic consequences for all involved.
Critical Reception
As a product of its time and political climate in Nazi Germany, 'Konflikt' was largely seen as a melodrama with themes of moral decay and societal disruption. Critical reception was mixed, with some praising its dramatic intensity while others found its narrative predictable and its underlying messages heavy-handed.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dramatic performances, particularly from the lead actors.
Criticized for a melodramatic plot that felt contrived at times.
Noted for its somber and intense atmosphere.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Konflikt' is difficult to ascertain due to its age and limited availability. Contemporary reviews suggest it was viewed as a serious drama, though its heavy thematic content may not have universally appealed.
Fun Fact
Veit Harlan, the director, would later become a prominent filmmaker within the Nazi propaganda machine, making films like 'Jud Süss'.
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